What to do in Midi-Pyrénées

Activities, attractions and tours

Garonne featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a bridge
Lourdes - Tarbes showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a sunset
Saint Etienne Cathedrale which includes a city and a fountain
Garonne featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a sunset
Toulouse showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as a couple

Places to Visit in Midi-Pyrénées

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Top places to visit

1. Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

Step into an explosion of color and artistry in the impressive Basilica of Notre Dame du Rosaire, which is also known as the Rosary Basilica. This Byzantine-styled cathedral is smaller than its two neighbors, but is perhaps more artistically striking. Visit this active place of worship and stay to marvel at the mosaics.
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Rosary Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

2. Massabielle Grotto

The Grotto of Massabielle, also known as the Grotto of Apparitions, is visited by about 6 million pilgrims every year. Visit the site of a spring which was unearthed by a teenage peasant in the 19th century after a visitation from the Virgin Mary. Hear stories of how the water that flows here is said to have healed countless visitors since it was first discovered.
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Grotte of Massabielle which includes religious aspects as well as a large group of people

3. Airbus

Airbus is an aeronautical designer with a fascinating factory that offers an insight into its history and processes. The site gives you a comprehensive overview of the assembly line, the eco-friendly features and many other aspects of the airplane manufacturer. Follow an informative docent on one of the three guided tour circuits available here.
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Airbus which includes interior views and aircraft

4. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Join flocks of devoted pilgrims on a trip to the Basilica of Notre Dame de l’Immaculée-Conception. This distinctive landmark is hard to miss; a towering 19th-century church that sits above the Grotto of Massebielle, a world-famous pilgrimage destination. Visit to marvel at the architecture and to experience a moment of reflection inside the hushed interior.
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Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

5. Cité de l'Espace

The Cité de l’Espace is a theme park and interactive exhibition with a focus on the conquest of space. It contains full-scale models of rockets and a planetarium with several fascinating exhibits that explain humanity’s relationship with space. Gaze up beyond the sky and learn about the cosmos through the intriguing displays of this enlightening complex.
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Cite de l\'Espace featuring interior views

Recommended things to do in Midi-Pyrénées

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What to do in Midi-Pyrénées

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Rosary Basilica showing a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

5/5(3 reviews)

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
Grotte of Massabielle which includes religious aspects as well as a large group of people

Massabielle Grotto

5/5(7 reviews)

Join the millions of visitors who flock to one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world, a place associated with miraculous visions and healing waters.

Massabielle Grotto
Airbus which includes interior views and aircraft

Airbus

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

Airbus
Notre-Dame de l\'Immaculee-Conception featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

5/5(4 reviews)

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Cite de l\'Espace featuring interior views

Cité de l'Espace

4/5(1 review)

Watch your kids have fun learning, predict the weather and train physically for a mission into space in this hands-on museum.

Cité de l'Espace
Place du Capitole

Place du Capitole

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Toulouse when you spend time at Place du Capitole. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.

Place du Capitole
Pic du Midi de Bigorre

Pic du Midi de Bigorre

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a lovely green space in Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.

Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Padirac Cave

Padirac Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Padirac Cave during your travels in Padirac. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Padirac Cave
Capitole de Toulouse showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and street scenes

Capitole de Toulouse

4/5(5 reviews)

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

Capitole de Toulouse

Explore areas of Midi-Pyrénées

Garonne featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a bridge

Toulouse City-Centre

4/5(27 area reviews)

Admire the artistic flair and marvel at the unspoiled architecture in the Pink City’s core on the banks of the Garonne River.

Toulouse City-Centre
Capitole de Toulouse showing night scenes, outdoor eating and dining out

Capitole

Discover Capitole, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Capitole include Place du Capitole and Church of the Jacobins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Capitole Station.

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Toulouse Left Bank

Toulouse Left Bank is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Toulouse Hippodrome and Zenith de Toulouse are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bagatelle Station or Mermoz Station to get around.

Toulouse Left Bank
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Saint-Cyprien

Get to know Saint-Cyprien and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Centre de l'Affiche and Les Abattoirs, and you can jump on the metro at Saint Cyprien-Republique Station or Fer à Cheval Tram Stop to get around the city.

Saint-Cyprien
Museum of the Augustins showing night scenes, a city and heritage architecture

Saint-Georges

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Saint-Georges. Make a stop by Place Wilson or Saint George Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jean-Jaurès Metro Station to get around town.

Saint-Georges
Basilique Saint-Sernin showing heritage architecture

Arnaud Bernard

Arnaud Bernard is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Place du Capitole.

Arnaud Bernard

 

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